“Forgotten” Minestrone

This is from the Taste of Home cookbook. It is a great crock pot meal with lots of flavor.

1 lb beef stew meat ½ tsp pepper
6 c water 1 med zucchini, thinly
1 28 oz can tomatoes, sliced
with liquid 2 c finely chopped
2 tsp beef bouillon cabbage
1 med onion, chopped 1 can (16 oz) garbanzo
2 tbsp dried parsley beans, drained
2-1/2 tsp salt, optional 1 c uncooked elbow
1-1/2 tsp ground thyme or shell macaroni
1 6 oz can tomato sauce
grated Parmesan cheese, optional

In a slow cooker, combine beef, water, tomatoes, bouillon, onion, parsley, salt if desired, thyme, tomato sauce, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7–9 hours or until meat is tender. Add zucchini, cabbage, beans and macaroni; cook on high, covered, 30-45 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender. Sprinkle individual servings with Parmesan cheese. (Good with salad and garlic bread.)
Yield: 8 servings.